Project extensions
Expanding Horizons, Extending Possibilities: Enriching Projects through Strategic Extensions
Moving Forward
Extending Boundaries, Expanding Impact: Enriching Projects through Strategic Extensions
01.
Green transition - Zero carbon footprint
“Net zero by 2050” dictates that both science community and industry must strive towards energy transition.
HECC along with its collaborating bodies work diligently to create tools, platforms, models and databases to meet this goal.
GReFuTra project’s main target points to be thoroughly explored and extended are the following:
- Production of e-fuels is a key point to decarbonization.
- The reuse of CO2 for fuel production results in fuels compatible with existing infrastructure
- The use of these fuels in applications such as shipping, ground and air transport is one way to achieve environmental targets
- Analyzing the risk of these new technologies helps in their integration into the fuel market.
GReFuTra’s objective is to establish a framework, through analyses, modelling and optimization of processes, resources and
use of existing infrastructure, to further promote and support research and and industrial projects and be capable of providing
services to those interested in investments.
02.
From “Power -to-fuel” to “Power -to-X”
The interest of industry and research organizations in “Power-to-fuel” is very high.
The Techno-Economic evaluation of the systems will be a valuable tool for the HECC and a stepping stone towards “Power-to-x”.
The transition from “Power-to-Fuel” to “Power-to-X” represents a pivotal shift in the world of sustainable energy and fuels.
While “Power-to-Fuel” primarily focuses on converting surplus renewable energy, such as wind or solar power, into synthetic fuels like hydrogen or methane, “Power-to-X” takes this concept a step further.
In the “Power-to-X” paradigm, surplus electricity is harnessed to produce a wide range of valuable products beyond just fuels.
This includes not only synthetic fuels but also chemicals, heat, and even materials like hydrogen-based ammonia or carbon-based materials.
“Power-to-X” technologies hold immense promise in addressing multiple challenges simultaneously, such as decarbonizing the energy sector, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and fostering the integration of renewable energy sources into existing infrastructure.
By expanding the scope of what can be produced using excess renewable energy, “Power-to-X” represents a versatile and sustainable pathway toward a more efficient and environmentally friendly energy system.
As research and development in this field advance, we can expect to see innovative applications across various industries, further accelerating the global transition to cleaner energy and more sustainable practices.
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